About Me
Hello!!!
My name is Mikino Kumagai, founder of Mikino Travel.
My great-grandfather, who actually passed away on my birthday, drew the design that inspired my new logo. Both of my great-grandparents taught me values that continue to guide me everything that I do today - the importance of caring for others, respecting and living with the nature resources, and living in harmony with our community.
These lessons are the heart of Mikino Travel.
Surprising or not, I’m a full Japanese who grew up mostly in Hawai’i and the U.S.
Up until I was ten years old, I have spent most of my time with my great-grandparents in Iwate Prefecture in the northern Japan.
MISSION
MISSION
My Mission
My mission is to bridge cultures between Japan and Hawai’i through authentic, community-based travel.
By offering translation, local insights, and personal connection, I help travelers experience each destination with comfort, respect, and genuine understanding.
I created this travel service to bring people to the deep countryside of Japan, where I learned life lessons that can’t be fully expressed in words - lessons about connection, simplicity, and gratitude.
Through each journey, I serve as your cultural interpreter using both language and lived experience to help you feel completely immersed without the barrier of translation. You’ll experience Japan as if there is no language barrier.
And for those who want a cultural and meaningful experience in Hawai’i, I offer one-on-one, locally guided journeys on Maui - where you can learn, engage, and connect with the people who call this island home. (You do need to book in advance to secure your spot, so make sure to have a call with me!!)
Mikino Travels is more than a travel agency.
It’s an invitation to rediscover kindness, human connection, and the beauty of living in the moment.
If this resonates with you, let’s connect and create something special together. I look forward to meeting you - and helping you discover something truly priceless.
- Mikino Kumagai
